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Book Excerpt: his time there was no delay. "Yes?""How are the radiation detectors behaving there, Grandfather?""One moment. I shall see." There was a silence. Then: "No unusual activity, young Wang. Why?"Wang told him. Then he asked: "Did you get hold of the air transport authorities?""Yes. They have no missing aircraft, but they're checking with the space fields. The way you describe it, the thing must be a spaceship of some kind.""I think so too. I wish I had a radiation detector here, though. I'd like to know whether that thing is hot or not. It's only a couple of miles away--maybe a little more--and if that blue glow is ionization caused by radiation, it's much too close for comfort.""I think any source that strong would register on our detectors here, young Wang," said the old man in his dry voice. "However, I agree that it might not be the pinnacle of wisdom to approach the source too closely.""Clear your mind of worry, Grandfather," Wang said. "I accept your woRead More
